UMN Recruitment Statement

Residency/fellowship programs select candidates from among eligible applicants based on educational history and performance, relevant board and licensing exam scores, interpersonal skills, and personal attributes, such as integrity and motivation. Personal attributes are evaluated on the basis of applicant references, and, for applicants under serious consideration, through personal interviews.

Whether selected through the NRMP, other appropriate alternative matching programs or outside the match, the Medical School does not discriminate against resident/fellow applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The Graduate Medical Education Office would like to provide you with information on our institution regarding the terms, conditions and benefits of appointments at our institution and within our GME programs.

International Medical Graduates

Application criteria for our residency program for international medical graduates:

ECFMG certification (including CSA exam results)

Completion of USMLE Steps I & II with a score of 77 or higher

No fail scores on any USMLE Step exam

Dean's letter from your medical school

Three letters of recommendation from faculty members with whom you have worked

Six weeks of U.S. clinical experience at one of our affiliate sites in the Twin Cities (no exceptions). An observership does not count towards this clinical requirement.

J-1 visa (through ECFMG)

Graduation year evaluated on a case by case basis

Upon email notification, qualified applicants are invited to arrange an interview via Interview Broker. the interview day starts at 7:10 a.m., and ends approximately 4 p.m. There is a casual dinner hosted by current MedPeds residents the night prior to each interview day. UMN MedPeds interviews up to 8 applicants per day.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact: